The Ball Family Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 51-6017780
Foundation Overview
Based in King Of Prussia, PA, The Ball Family Foundation has awarded 175 grants totaling $15,579,001 to organizations in Pennsylvania, Georgia and 9 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,700,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
8 of 19 recipients (42%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains loyal partnerships while remaining open to qualified new applicants with strong proposals.
Geographic Focus
46% of grants are awarded in Pennsylvania, with additional funding distributed across 10 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Pennsylvania, funding concentrates in Philadelphia (44%), Media (15%), Bryn Mawr (11%).
Funding Trajectory
Moderate 34% growth trend over 8 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (85%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Ball Family Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bath & Tennis Club Historic Building Preservation Foundation Inc | $5,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of America | $500,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $7,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Cornell University | $250,000 | Ithaca, NY, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Firstserve | $10,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Friends Of Harvard Square | $5,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | $3,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $11,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach | $25,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Squashbusters | $10,000 | Boston, MA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Haverford School | $5,000 | Haverford, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | General Support | 2024 |
| The Schuylkill Center | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Us Squash Foundation | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| Women Golfer's Give Back (Wggb) | $1,500 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | General Support | 2024 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Philadelphia | $500,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $4,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Citysquash | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| College Squash Association | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Firstserve | $20,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Harvard Square | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Haverford Squash | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Southampton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kaha Kukahi Foundation | $1,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Partnership To End Addiction | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | $10,250 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach | $25,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Providance Animal Center | $25,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Schuykill Center | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Women Golfer's Give Back (Wggb) | $1,500 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Cancer Society | $10,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $5,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Philadelphia | $500,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $4,500 | Newton Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Citysquash | $10,000 | Bronx, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| College Squash Association | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Firstserve | $20,000 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Harvard Square | $25,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Friends Of Haverford Squash | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| James B Lee Jr Scholarship Fund | $1,000 | Southampton, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Kaha Kukahi Foundation | $1,000 | Lahaina, HI, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Mural Arts Philadelphia | $2,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Partnership To End Addiction | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Peggy Adams Animal Rescue League | $10,250 | West Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach | $25,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Providance Animal Center | $25,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| The Schuykill Center | $250 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| Women Golfer's Give Back (Wggb) | $1,500 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | Charitable | 2023 |
| American Heart Association | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Baldwin School | $300,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Philadelphia | $59,273 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $3,000 | Newton Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration And Community Foundation | $600,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $81,666 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Squash Racquets Association Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Richmond | $1,700,000 | University Of Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Baldwin School | $300,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Philadelphia | $59,273 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $3,000 | Newton Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration And Community Foundation | $600,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $81,666 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Squash Racquets Association Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Richmond | $1,700,000 | University Of Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| American Heart Association | $30,000 | Dallas, TX, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Baldwin School | $300,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of Philadelphia | $59,273 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Bryn Mawr Hospital Foundation | $10,000 | Radnor, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Charity For The Arts Sports & Education (Chase) | $3,000 | Newton Square, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration And Community Foundation | $600,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Harvard University | $81,666 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation Inc | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Salisbury School | $25,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| United States Squash Racquets Association Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| University Of Richmond | $1,700,000 | University Of Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2022 |
| Baldwin School | $200,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of America | $342,700 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Caron Foundation | $1,000 | Wernersville, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration And Community Foundation | $200,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Drexel University | $250,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Harvard University | $118,334 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Palm Beach Police Department | $500 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Salisbury School | $10,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Squashbusters Inc | $5,000 | Roxbury Crossing, MA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Streetsquash | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| United States Squash Racquets Association Inc | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| University Of Richmond | $300,000 | University Of Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| West Palm Golf Community Trust Inc | $250,000 | Orlando, FL, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Women Golfers Giveback | $3,000 | Plymouth Meeting, PA, US | Charitable | 2021 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of America | $270,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Cobbs Creek Restoration And Community Foundation | $200,000 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Harvard University | $100,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Natural Lands Trust Incorporated | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Preservation Foundation Of Palm Beach | $10,000 | Palm Beach, FL, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Salisbury School | $10,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| Squash & Education Alliance Inc | $80,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| United States Squash Racquets Association Inc | $175,000 | New York, NY, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| University Of Richmond | $250,000 | University Of Richmond, VA, US | Charitable | 2020 |
| American Heart Association | $1,000 | Columbus, OH, US | 2017 Philadelphia Heart Walk | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of America | $60,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Great Futures Campaign | 2017 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Holiday Boutique And Children's Fund | 2017 |
| Crane Country Day School | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Campaign Crane (pledge #5 Of 5) | 2017 |
| Harvard University | $100,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | G. Lee & R. Ball Endowed Coach For Squash | 2017 |
| Kids Smiles | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Bronze Sponsorship Of "unball" | 2017 |
| National Urban Squash & Education Association | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Natural Lands Trust Hildacy Preserve | $1,000 | Media, PA, US | Conservationist's Society | 2017 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | 2017 Annual Fund | 2017 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Pafa First Capital Campaign - Pledge #2 Of 5 | 2017 |
| Philadelphia Museum Of Art | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | American Watercolor In The Age Of Homer And Sargent | 2017 |
| Salisbury School | $50,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | The Salisbury Fund | 2017 |
| Streetsquash Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | 2017 Streetsquash Cup | 2017 |
| The Shipley School | $150,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | New Squash Facility, The Campaign For Shipley: Foundations For Success | 2017 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Barbara Haskell American Fellows Legacy Fund (pledge #5 Of 5) | 2017 |
| Boys & Girls Club Of America | $50,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Great Futures Campaign | 2016 |
| Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia Foundation | $10,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Holiday Boutique And Children's Fund | 2016 |
| Crane Country Day School | $40,000 | Santa Barbara, CA, US | Campaign Crane (pledge #4 Of 5) | 2016 |
| Harvard University | $100,000 | Cambridge, MA, US | G. Lee & R. Ball Endowed Coach For Squash | 2016 |
| Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation | $10,000 | Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, US | General Fund | 2016 |
| Kids Smiles | $2,500 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Bronze Sponsorship Of "unball" | 2016 |
| National Urban Squash & Education Association | $50,000 | New York, NY, US | 2016 Annual Fund | 2016 |
| Natural Lands Trusts Hildacy Farm | $2,000 | Media, PA, US | Conservationist's Society | 2016 |
| Pennsylvania Academy Of The Fine Arts | $100,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Pafa First Capital Campaign - Pledge #1 Of 5 | 2016 |
| Salisbury School | $10,000 | Salisbury, CT, US | The Salisbury Fund | 2016 |
| Streetsquash Inc | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | 2016 Streetsquash Cup | 2016 |
| The Olana Partnership | $10,000 | Hudson, NY, US | Frederic Edwin Church Award Gala | 2016 |
| The Shipley School | $10,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | 2015-2016 Annual Fund | 2016 |
| The Shipley School | $150,000 | Bryn Mawr, PA, US | Future Squash Facility | 2016 |
| The Trustees Of The University Of Pennsylvania | $25,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Pennsylvania Hospital - Scott Fund For Parkinson Research | 2016 |
| Whitney Museum Of American Art | $100,000 | New York, NY, US | Barbara Haskell American Fellows Legacy Fund (pledge #4 Of 5) | 2016 |
| Women Golfers Give Back | $2,400 | West Conshohocken, PA, US | General Fund | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 51-6017780 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 555 CROTON RD STE 200 Kng Of Prussa, PA 19406-3171 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Ball Family Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres, Tres. & Director | Russell C Ball Iii |
|---|---|
| Director | Andrew L Ball |
| Vice Pres. & Treasurer | Vincent Mascherino |
| Vice Pres. & Secretary | Andrew Janas |
Forms 990-PF
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